Description
This recipe guides you through creating a delicious blackened tuna steak. You will learn to prepare the tuna with a flavorful spice blend and cook it to perfection, achieving a crispy exterior and a tender, juicy interior. This dish is perfect for a quick and impressive meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6-ounce) tuna steaks, 1-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.
- Rub the spice mixture generously all over both sides of the tuna steaks.
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet (preferably cast iron) over high heat until it is smoking.
- Carefully place the seasoned tuna steaks in the hot skillet.
- Sear for 1-2 minutes per side for rare to medium-rare, or longer for more well-done, depending on your preference. The outside should be charred and blackened.
- Remove the tuna from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the spice level.
- For best results, use a cast iron skillet to achieve a good sear.
- Do not overcrowd the pan; cook tuna in batches if necessary.
- Serve immediately with your favorite sides like rice, vegetables, or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tuna steak
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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